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Hirschsprung Disease Genetic Study
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health
Summary
Hirschsprung disease is a genetic condition caused by lack of nerve cells in varying lengths of the intestines. This study will investigate the complex genetic basis of the disease, which involves multiple interacting genetic factors.
Official title: Genetic Analysis of Hirschsprung Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Week - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3000
Start Date
2001-01
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2025-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Identification of genetic causes of Hirschsprung Disease
Blood, saliva, or DNA samples are requested from all study participants. The blood or saliva samples are used to isolate DNA in all participants. Blood samples are also used to establish cell lines in some participants.
Locations (1)
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York, United States